So much has happened II

Trip to the Botanic Gardens. Oddly, I had never been there in the summer before. Quite gorgeous as you can imagine. The first shot is of Alan sleeping under a Russian Olive tree in the Rose Garden. A Russian Olive...who knew?












The shot of the poppies was taken in a scutty old part of the gardens. They have done a "decorative vegetable garden" (not). I think the designer may have lacked a certain flair because there was nothing very exciting about it. Except for the poppies between the runner beans/raspberry canes/whatever; I wasn't really paying attention...














Now I DID read the name of this tree and try and remember it but to no avail. However, it had flowers not unlike those on a chestnut tree. The flowers were larger, were clumped differently and smelt amazing. I just like the effect of the light and shade in this shot though.















Below is a picture of Dr. Blueberry in the wonderful 'Alpine Garden'. Dr. Blueberry came with Alan and I for the trip, having promised to be good. He has an extraordinary interest in botany, though his phD is actually in philosophy.



















Dr. Blueberry in the Roses; one of my favourite shots of the day....














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